The Great Russian North, Part 6: The Solovki
Reading my post on Arkhangelsk a couple months back, you might’ve been wondering: “What the hell is he doing in that sh**hole?” Especially for someone who’s been all over Russia dozens of…
View ArticleCulinary Croatian Tour, Part 1: Maraska and Maraschino
Since you may not be able to travel to Croatia this summer, I’ve decided to bring Croatia to you. My last trip to the Dalmatian coast was already a few summers ago,…
View ArticleCulinary Croatian Tour, Part 2: Pet Bunara
After our visit to the Maraska distillery, we’re staying in Zadar to explore the local dining scene via one of its finest restaurants: Pet Bunara. In the 16th century, due to the… The post Culinary...
View ArticleCulinary Croatian Tour, Part 3: Zadar Market
Despite the ever-increasing influx of tourists and the growing importance of supermarkets, many towns in Dalmatia still hold daily food markets within the walls of their historic centers. Zadar’s fish...
View ArticleCulinary Croatian Tour, Part 4: Zagreb’s Dolac Market
In the heart of Zagreb, between the Upper and Lower Towns, the Dolac Market has been a major trading place since 1930, and it remains the most visited and best known farmers… The post Culinary Croatian...
View ArticleCulinary Croatian Tour Part 5: Zagreb’s Finer Dining
Being over a hundred kilometers from the Adriatic coast, Zagreb may not be the top Croatian destination in most tourists’ minds. Yet the capital city certainly has much to offer, not only… The post...
View ArticleCulinary Croatian Tour, Part 6: Return to Dolac Market
In my last post about Zagreb’s Dolac Market, I inundated you with information about meat production in Croatia. This time, as we continue our progression into the indoor stalls, we find ourselves… The...
View ArticleCulinary Croatian Tour, Part 7: Gligora Cheesemakers and Pag Cheese
Some people travel to Croatia to enjoy the beach, take Game of Thrones selfies, and finish their nights at the disco. Perhaps they visit the occasional old Venetian town and enjoy a… The post Culinary...
View ArticleThe Great Russian North, Part 7: Murmansk, Cod, and Reindeer
Discover the history of Murmansk and the Kola Peninsula. Plus a monument to codfish, reindeer races, and some colorful coats of arms. The post The Great Russian North, Part 7: Murmansk, Cod, and...
View ArticleThe Great Russian North, Part 8: The Murmansk Restaurant Syndicate
Reviewing two of Murmansk's top restaurants for Arctic and Nordic cuisine: Tsarskaya Okhota and Tundra, both members of the sprawling Restaurant Syndicate. The post The Great Russian North, Part 8: The...
View ArticleCulinary Croatian Tour Part 5: Zagreb’s Finer Dining
Being over a hundred kilometers from the Adriatic coast, Zagreb may not be the top Croatian destination in most tourists’ minds. Yet the capital city certainly has much to offer, not only… The post...
View ArticleCulinary Croatian Tour, Part 6: Return to Dolac Market
In my last post about Zagreb’s Dolac Market, I inundated you with information about meat production in Croatia. This time, as we continue our progression into the indoor stalls, we find ourselves… The...
View ArticleCulinary Croatian Tour, Part 7: Gligora Cheesemakers and Pag Cheese
Some people travel to Croatia to enjoy the beach, take Game of Thrones selfies, and finish their nights at the disco. Perhaps they visit the occasional old Venetian town and enjoy a… The post Culinary...
View ArticleThe Great Russian North, Part 7: Murmansk, Cod, and Reindeer
Discover the history of Murmansk and the Kola Peninsula. Plus a monument to codfish, reindeer races, and some colorful coats of arms. The post The Great Russian North, Part 7: Murmansk, Cod, and...
View ArticleThe Great Russian North, Part 8: The Murmansk Restaurant Syndicate
Reviewing two of Murmansk's top restaurants for Arctic and Nordic cuisine: Tsarskaya Okhota and Tundra, both members of the sprawling Restaurant Syndicate. The post The Great Russian North, Part 8: The...
View ArticleThe Great Russian North, Part 9: Lovozero
From Bear's Corner camp on Lake Lovozero, a snowmobile tour to see reindeer, do some ice fishing, and visit Lake Seydozero and the giant Kuiva. The post The Great Russian North, Part 9: Lovozero first...
View ArticleThe Great Russian North, Part 10: The Bear’s Corner
In a secluded bay on Lake Lovozero, Bear's Corner camp is where we'll be getting a taste of real arctic food à la russe. The post The Great Russian North, Part 10: The Bear’s Corner first appeared on...
View ArticleBudapest Dining: Bock Bisztró
At the forefront of the Hungarian dining scene, Bock Bisztró serves many Hungarian classics, often re-interpreted with a twist. The post Budapest Dining: Bock Bisztró first appeared on Food Perestroika.
View ArticleBudapest Dining: Textúra Restaurant
Textúra is the younger sibling of one of the few Budapest restaurants to have a Michelin star. Let's look at the chef's mystery tasting menu with Hungarian wine pairings! The post Budapest Dining:...
View ArticleBudapest Dining: Onyx Restaurant
A belated testament to the era when Budapest's Onyx restaurant sat alone at the top of the Eastern European gastronomical world. The post Budapest Dining: Onyx Restaurant first appeared on Food...
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